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Tom Hibbert

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020 3060 6445 tom.hibbert@rpc.co.uk

Work Department

Financial disputes.

Position

Tom Hibbert is Global Head of RPC’s Commercial Disputes practice and a senior partner in the Financial Disputes team. He specialises in investment banking disputes, particularly in the capital markets and arising from structured finance, derivatives and fund management, fraud related disputes and insolvency/restructuring. Tom acts primarily for institutional investors (continental/foreign banks and financial institutions, hedge funds, pension funds and investment vehicles for, for example, high-net-worth individuals) often in dispute with the largest investment banks.

Significant cases: JPMorgan Chase v Springwell Navigation Corporation, acting for the investor in a $500m claim involving allegations of mis-selling, negligent advice and misrepresentation relating to emerging markets securities; acting for CF Partners in its breach of confidence claim against Barclays Bank and Tricorona arising from Barclays’ purchase of Tricorona; advising one of the largest financial institutions in Germany in claims arising from the ratings downgrade of a Swap Counterparty and contractual interpretation in relation to a synthetic CDO; advising one of Europe’s largest insurers in relation to claims for rectification of documentation for a synthetic CDO; acting for Bank St Petersburg in its successful proceedings against Vitaly Arkhangelsky; acting for the Federal Republic of Nigeria in actions against JP Morgan, Shell and ENI arising from the corrupt allocation of the OPL 245 oil block.

Career

Qualified in 1993 and worked in banking litigation group at Richards Butler. Made a partner in 1999. Co-head of banking litigation at Richards Butler in 2006 and held the same position at Reed Smith following the merger in 2007. Joined Reynolds Porter Chamberlain in December 2009 as head of financial disputes. Co-author of ‘Banking Litigation’ published by Sweet & Maxwell. 

Education

Windsor Boys School; Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge University (1989 History (MA Cantab) First Class Honours); College of Law, Guildford (1990 Common Professional Examination; 1991 Law Society Finals (Distinction)).

Leisure

Reading; cinema; walking; Arsenal Football Club.

Lawyer Rankings

London > Crime, fraud and licensing > Fraud: civil

Comprising a large specialist team, RPC is well-equipped to take on complex and multi-jurisdictional cases. With notable experience in Russian/FSU fraud disputes, the firm is developing innovative approaches to crypto fraud and asset recovery. The team is led by Tom Hibbert , a noted expert in African jurisdictions, large-scale corruption and unlawful asset-stripping cases and bolstered by the knowledge and experience of Jonathan Cary , a specialist in banking and finance disputes. Chris Ross  represents several high-net-worth individuals in multi-jurisdictional cases, and Parham Kouchikali  leverages his experience in the banking sector acting for several high-profile corporate clients and financial institutions. In addition, Alan Williams  draws upon his considerable knowledge of asset recovery, cross-border disputes and international arbitration.

London > Dispute resolution > Banking litigation: investment and retail

(Hall of Fame)

Tom Hibbert – RPC

RPC’s banking litigation practice has ‘strengths across all levels of seniority’, with expertise in contentious insolvency and restructuring situations. The firm is able to act for sovereign states, European regional banks, pension funds, hedge funds, and high-net-worth individuals, on disputes linked to loan facilities, cryptocurrencies, and fraud. ‘Top-class banking litigator’ Simon Hart is head of the team, with vast experience in multi-jurisdictional litigation linked to complex fraud and asset tracing. Tom Hibbert, global head of commercial disputes, has ’real insight and strategic flair‘, and specialises in investment banking litigation. At associate level, ‘great talent’ Emma West is noted, alongside Christopher Wheatley and Alexandra Shearer.

London > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: premium

(Leading individuals)

Tom Hibbert – RPC

RPC is for one client, ‘an excellent choice for heavyweight and complex commercial litigation’ acting on work related to shareholders, joint ventures, complex financial instruments, warranty breaches, insolvency, and professional negligence. The team frequently acts on matters stretching across multiple jurisdictions, and benefit from the established non-contentious practices of the firm. ‘Veteran litigator’ Geraldine Elliott leads the team alongside Tom Hibbert who has ‘real insight and strategic flair’. Charlotte Henschen is ‘an outstanding litigator’ and specializes in joint venture, financial markets, and civil fraud related disputes.

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